Building collapse in Gaza City kills at least 16, rescue efforts hampered by lack of equipment
Source Summary
A building housing displaced Palestinian families collapsed in Gaza City on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, including five children. Rescue workers recovered 14 injured people and heard voices of people trapped beneath the rubble, but search efforts were hampered by lack of heavy machinery.
Why it matters
The collapse demonstrates the humanitarian toll of the conflict and the severe constraints on rescue operations in Gaza.
What remains uncertain
The exact number of people trapped beneath the rubble remains unknown, as does the final death toll.
